schusselig

absent-minded; scatterbrained; clumsy

English translations

  1. 01

    clumsy

  2. 02

    careless

  3. 03

    sloppy

Word details

German meaning
Unordentlich, vergesslich oder unachtsam.
English meaning
Clumsy, absent-minded
Synonym
tollpatschig, ungeschickt
German example
Ich bin heute so schusselig, ich habe schon wieder meinen Schlüssel vergessen.
English example
I'm so clumsy today, I forgot my keys again.
Comparative
schusseligerSuperlative: am schusseligsten

Example sentences with “schusselig”

  1. Ich bin heute so schusselig. (I am so scatterbrained today.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'schusselig' a formal term?

No, it is a colloquial adjective used to describe someone who makes small, silly mistakes.